Spain lead the way in the Fifa world rankings ahead of the 2014 World Cup in
Brazil, with Roy Hodgson's England just making the top 10

Spain are justifiably many people's favourites to lift the World Cup in Rio as Vicente del Bosque's reigning champions continue to occupy top spot in the Fifa world rankings ahead of Germany, hosts Brazil, and Portugal.

Argentina, who are many people's dark horses to go all the way with the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero and Ángel di María in their squad, are currently ranked a surprisingly low seventh, behind South American rivals Colombia (eighth) and Uruguay (seventh).

Belgium, who have entered what some are calling a golden era of rich young talent, are also tipped to do well, although the Fifa rankings have them 11th in the world, a place behind Roy Hodgson's England. However, any team possessing the likes of Eden Hazard, Vincent Kompany and Moussa Dembele will not remain outside the top 10 for long.

The highest ranked team in the world rankings who won't be present in Brazil are Ukraine.